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- DictionaryStead·y/ˈstedē/
adjective
- 1. firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving: "the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady"
- 2. regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity: "a steady decline in the national birth rate"
verb
- 1. make or become steady: "I took a deep breath to steady my nerves"
exclamation
- 1. used as a warning to someone to keep calm or take care: "Steady now! We don't want you hurting yourself"
noun
- 1. a person's regular boyfriend or girlfriend: informal "his steady chucked him two weeks ago"
The meaning of STEADY is direct or sure in movement : unfaltering. How to use steady in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Steady.
STEADY definition: 1. happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly: 2. not moving or…. Learn more.
Steady definition: firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium. See examples of STEADY used in a sentence.
STEADY meaning: 1. happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly: 2. not moving or…. Learn more.
The adjective steady describes something that is firmly fixed in position. If you have to climb up on your roof, you definitely want to have a steady ladder. Otherwise, you risk ending up in the bushes instead of on the roof.
1. Firm in position or place; fixed. 2. Direct and unfaltering; sure. 3. Free or almost free from change, variation, or fluctuation; uniform: a steady increase in value; a steady breeze. 4. Not easily excited or upset: steady nerves. 5. Unwavering, as in purpose; steadfast. 6. Reliable; dependable. 7. Temperate; sober.
fixed in a place or position, supported or balanced; controlled and not shaking or likely to fall down. He held the boat steady as she got in. I met his steady gaze. Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. She’s not very steady on her feet these days. opposite unsteady. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
to make something stop shaking or moving: He managed to steady the plane. steady yourself. to stop yourself from falling: She grabbed hold of the rail to steady herself. (Definition of steady from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Steady Definition. That does not shake, tremble, totter, etc.; firm; fixed; stable. Direct and unfaltering; sure. Constant, regular, uniform, or continuous; not changing, wavering, or faltering. A steady gaze, a steady diet, a steady rhythm. Habitual or regular; by habit.
firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or likely to fall down He held the boat steady as she got in. I met his steady gaze. Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. She's not very steady on her feet these days. opposite unsteady. (of a person) sensible; who can be relied on.